"Thoughts" by Dome 'nechI was amazed by the responses I received in regard to my shyness. So many of us here in blogland are extremely shy in person yet who would ever know this by the way we write? Fascinating.
I remember once, when I was in my early 20s, a friend of my brother's (who was a pompous ass, pardon me) told him how stuck up I was. Ha! Me, conceded? I think not. I hope my brother set him straight in telling him I was just shy (I despised the guy after that). I wondered how many other people mistook my shyness as being something other than just that. A lot of people cannot believe I suffer from shyness, even today. Well, yes, I work very hard to overcome it; but unfortunately it is still there. I think, in a way though, it humbles me. I'm glad I'm not a loud mouth that says everything that comes to mind. Some things should be kept to yourself--shy or not. In that sense, I suppose I'm glad I'm a shy person.
I remember once, when I was in my early 20s, a friend of my brother's (who was a pompous ass, pardon me) told him how stuck up I was. Ha! Me, conceded? I think not. I hope my brother set him straight in telling him I was just shy (I despised the guy after that). I wondered how many other people mistook my shyness as being something other than just that. A lot of people cannot believe I suffer from shyness, even today. Well, yes, I work very hard to overcome it; but unfortunately it is still there. I think, in a way though, it humbles me. I'm glad I'm not a loud mouth that says everything that comes to mind. Some things should be kept to yourself--shy or not. In that sense, I suppose I'm glad I'm a shy person.
so many do say they are shy but I think I'm an extrovert...except when people start making fun of my accent...that in a way has made me shy and avoid saying anything aloud....
ReplyDeleteI like blogging cause I can say it and noone thinks I'm from Po-Dunk Ky...
well...maybe they do, but the blogging community is nice...thank goodness!!
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I was what one would call "pathetically shy" while growing up and now I'm just "shy"! lol As you said, so many things I say on my blog I would never have the nerve to say in person! Quite a few people thought I was a snob when it was only my shyness making me ignore them, etc. Anyway, I'm glad I'm a shy person too:-)
ReplyDeleteYou're right I wouldn't have suspected you were a shy person by how you write and the way you travel. No one would believe me but I always feel shy when meeting new people, I try to overcome it and with the nervousness of that end up overcompensating and maybe act a wee bit too energetic. (just ask Annie) It's a double edged sword.
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I had the same thing, when a teenager. Being thought stuck up because I was shy. I`m still fairly shy, although not as bad. Always wanted to be one of those outgoing ones!
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I have always been shy, although I'm easy going with people! Maybe it comes from my lack of confidence...
ReplyDeleteI guess that for some idiots shyness makes us look stuck up or snotty. I just hate those who make fun out of that...
Hi Rosa!
ReplyDeleteI tried to leave a comment yssterday but Blogger decided to have an error just then!
I have been a shy person too. My childhood (first 5 years ) was isolated, and so while my social developement was slower, My imagination and creativity benefited.
I realize that while I enjoy a balance of being around people and having alone time, I NEVER want the spotlight! I have learned to show the world who I am through my art....paintings, quilts,etc.
Oh yes, I meant to say how much I like the painting of the thoughful woman you used on this post!
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